CMS Issues Letter on the Importance of COVID-19 Staff Vaccinations COVID-19 Published:February 01, 2022 covid19@ahca.org Rollup Image Page ContentToday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure issued a letter to health care facility administrators on the importance of COVID-19 staff vaccinations and the current CMS requirements. CMS recommends that facilities review the vaccine rule guidance released on December 28, 2021; January 14, 2022; and January 20, 2022 for additional information. Read Letter Related Blogs Bivalent Booster Protects Nursing Home Residents from COVID-19 1.27.2023 COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Resources 1.17.2023 NSHN Reporting Requirements for Q1 2023 1.17.2023